Pune-based valve manufacturing company Virgo Engineers Group is in the process of expanding its manufacturing capacity by setting up a new plant at Marg Swarnabhoomi, near here.

The Rs 700-crore company is a leading manufacturer of flow control valves and allied products predominantly for the oil and gas sector.

Spread over one lakh sq.ft., the company's Chennai facility is expected to cater to the “increased export demand and contribute Rs 100 crore to the company's turnover in the next three years.

Investment

Announcing the launch of the facility on Monday, Mr Jagdish Desai, CEO of the company, said Virgo has invested close to Rs 40 crore in the facility and will invest another Rs 20-25 crore to install machinery.

The company is planning invest a similar amount in setting up a foundry at its Coimbatore facility as a backward integration initiative. “This will give us a better control over the price and quality of the products besides ensuring guaranteed supply of valve castings,” he said.

The company, in the last one year, has invested close to Rs 90 crore in India in capacity expansion projects in its Pune and Coimbatore facilities and setting up this new plant. In addition, it set up a manufacturing facility in Italy and acquired an existing facility in Germany at an overall investment of €11 million.

Virgo currently has 13 sales offices in seven countries and manufacturing facilities in India, Italy, Germany and the US, and it has a base of over 2,300 customers across 72 countries.

Marg Swarnabhoomi

Mr G.R.K. Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Marg Swarnabhoomi, who was also present on the occasion, said Virgo's is the fourth manufacturing facility at Swarnabhoomi. Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, the UK-based cooling tower equipment manufacturer Vanspall and auto component manufacturer Polyhose have already set up facilities which are operational too, he said.

Besides, the company has signed with Eswari Electricals (to set up a 10,000 sq.ft of distribution facility); Twindisc for a 33,500 sq.ft. of marine transmission devices manufacturing facility; TVS Kwikpatch for a 10,500 sq.ft. space for auto components; and Techpro for manufacturing equipment for water treatment plants.

Irked over the inadvertent delay in the clearance of the Foreign Education Providers’ Bill, some of the global varsities are keen to set up their base in India through innovation centres.

These centres, which aim to provide the necessary base for research and development activity in the country, are being set up as stand-alone units of the universities.

Many varsities, including Virginia Tech of the US and a few from Malaysia and Australia, are exploring the option to take their baby steps into India through small R&D centres city. In fact, the first innovation centre of the Virginia Tech is all set to go live in a couple of months in the private special economic zone (SEZ), near Chennai being developed by MARG.

“The centre of Virginia Tech University will go live on January 26. This will initially employ about 50 researchers who will be working on nanotechnology and others,” said Mr G.R.K. Reddy, CMD of MARG group. The SEZ has earmarked about six lakh square feet of space for such innovation centres.
“We are also in tying with a few other Malay-sian and Australian varsities who are keen to set up such innovation centres in India,” he added.

It is reported that this move by foreign varsities is a result of the extraordinary delay in approving the Bill in the Parliament. Though the first draft of the Foreign Education Providers’ Bill was first drafted in 1995, it underwent a series of revisions with the final version getting approved by the Union Cabinet only in March 2010.

A parliamentary standing committee has submitted its final report to the Union HRD ministry and minister in-charge Kapil Sibal hopes to introduce the bill in Parliament in winter session starting from November end.

With the Central government outlining an ambitious target of achieving up to 30 per cent of gross enrollment ratio in higher education by 2017, end of the 12th five-year plan, many foreign varsities, especially from the US, are eyeing India as the next big opportunity.

Dismissing such innovation centres as a pressure tactics of varsities for an early passage of the bill, Dr M. Anandakrishnan, former Anna University vice-chancellor and chairman-IIT Kanpur said, “Many varsities have evinced plans for such research centres but they have not figured out a business model for that.”

However, a few others in the academic community feel that the Bill could give an opportunity for bright students to get quality education at a nominal cost.

Marg Group and Virginia Tech, US, are jointly setting up a Centre of Research inside the campus of Marg Swarnabhoomi, a huge residential complex on the East Coast Road.

The research, through Virginia Tech's Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, has identified Energy Harvesting, Cognitive Radio and Nano Technology as focus areas. These sectors are critical for improving living standards of people, says a press release issued by the Marg Group.

While Virginia Tech is engaged in graduate education, scientific and technological collaborative research, and scholarly outreach programs in different disciplines, Marg Swarnabhoombi also houses a number of residential institutions.

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Tecpro Energy Systems is to set up a manufacturing unit at the Marg Swarnabhoomi SEZ to produce Proflex range of aeration products.

The company has entered into an agreement with Marg Ltd, which has set up the SEZ, to establish the facility at Marg Swarnabhoomi, according to a press release from Marg.

Tecpro is a manufacturer of aeration and pollution control products for use in sewage treatment and effluent treatment. The press release quoting Mr C.B. Jeevanantham, Founder Chairman, Tecpro Energy Systems, said, “The plant at Marg Swarnabhoomi will manufacture Proflex Diffuser used for diffused aeration in Sewage and Effluent Treatment Plants.”

Marg Swarnabhoomi's engineering SEZ caters to the needs of a diverse set of engineering companies. It has attracted the attention of a large number of engineering companies including global majors and MSMEs and SMEs.

Marg Swarnabhoomi has launched yet another milestone project, 'Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes' – a wide range of villa plots on scenic ECR. Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes is set to address the thrust of emerging requirement for quality and high appreciation plots in Chennai. It has simultaneously launched three projects called “Bay view”, “Lake View Garden” & “Royal Orchard” near MARG Swarnabhoomi, located on the scenic ECR near Chennai.
Speaking about the villa plots’ launch, GRK Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, MARG Group, said, “East Coast Road (ECR) known for its scenic sea view, lush greenery and entertainment has witnessed drastic development in the recent past. The Villa plots from Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes are planned in such a way that it harmonizes with nature and offers tranquility and peacefulness. These plots are part of the integrated holistic regional master plan which we are developing through MARG Swarnabhoomi. The ideal location of the villa plots in a rapidly developing urban area promises not only a high return on the investment. This launch is part of a bigger dream to build India's first private sector propelled 10,000 acre new city, MARG Swarnabhoomi.”
“Bay View” villa plot which is located at just 1 km from the beach on ECR and close to Cheyyur Lake start from Rs.9.99 lakhs* onwards per ground. Bay View comes with a 571 premium sea view plots which is located on the entertainment corridor, just 2kms from TTDC Boat House (Mudaliarkuppam) and proposed water sports & Theme Park.
Surrounded by nature’s freshness and lush greenery, “Lake View Garden” plots are premium pieces of land which comes with a price range starting from Rs. 7.57 Lakhs* onwards per ground. Lake View Garden offers 517 garden plots which are located on ECR in close proximity to Koovathur hospital and near proposed BGR Energy Plant.
“Royal Orchard” villa plot inspires by the serene power of nature and its beauty is located next to Tapovan Ultra Luxury Villas by MARG ProperTies in tranquil environment comes with a price range starting from Rs 4.99 Lakhs* per ground. Royal Orchard offers 397 garden plots off ECR which are located just 18km from Maduranthagm Railway station.
Says Ganessh ram, CEO MARG Swarnabhoomi & Education Services, “The villa plots on ECR as represented by our new brand ‘Cityscapes’ offer a winning blend to interested customers as they not only are backed by MARG Group, one of India’s fastest growing infrastructure companies thereby enjoying a high degree of credibility and transparency but also are a value for money proposition keeping in mind the high appreciation potential of ECR , touted as the fast upcoming growth corridor”.
Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes addresses the master vision on holistic regional development of 10,000 acres around MARG Swarnabhoomi. It will also showcase the vision of developing MARG Swarnabhoomi as a self-sustainable model for other upcoming new cities. To this extent, all the plots developed by Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes will be around MARG Swarnabhoomi, currently a 1000 acre thriving new city. All these plots will have access to the shared facilities in MARG Swarnabhoomi like clubhouse with swimming pool , children’s play area, convention centre etc. This launch is part of a bigger dream to build India's first private sector propelled 10,000 acre new city, MARG Swarnabhoomi.”
“Bay View” villa plot which is located at just 1 km from the beach on ECR and close to Cheyyur Lake start from Rs.9.99 lakhs* onwards per ground. Bay View comes with a 571 premium sea view plots which is located on the entertainment corridor, just 2kms from TTDC Boat House (Mudaliarkuppam) and proposed water sports & Theme Park.
Surrounded by nature’s freshness and lush greenery, “Lake View Garden” plots are premium pieces of land which comes with a price range starting from Rs. 7.57 Lakhs* onwards per ground. Lake View Garden offers 517 garden plots which are located on ECR in close proximity to Koovathur hospital and near proposed BGR Energy Plant.
“Royal Orchard” villa plot inspires by the serene power of nature and its beauty is located next to Tapovan Ultra Luxury Villas by MARG ProperTies in tranquil environment comes with a price range starting from Rs 4.99 Lakhs* per ground. Royal Orchard offers 397 garden plots off ECR which are located just 18km from Maduranthagm Railway station.
Says Ganessh ram, CEO MARG Swarnabhoomi & Education Services, “The villa plots on ECR as represented by our new brand ‘Cityscapes’ offer a winning blend to interested customers as they not only are backed by MARG Group, one of India’s fastest growing infrastructure companies thereby enjoying a high degree of credibility and transparency but also are a value for money proposition keeping in mind the high appreciation potential of ECR , touted as the fast upcoming growth corridor”.
Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes addresses the master vision on holistic regional development of 10,000 acres around MARG Swarnabhoomi. It will also showcase the vision of developing MARG Swarnabhoomi as a self-sustainable model for other upcoming new cities. To this extent, all the plots developed by Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes will be around MARG Swarnabhoomi, currently a 1000 acre thriving new city. All these plots will have access to the shared facilities in MARG Swarnabhoomi like clubhouse with swimming pool , children’s play area, convention centre etc.

Launching villa plots on East Coast Road (ECR), Chennai
These plots enjoy access to all shared facilities at MARG Swarnabhomi. Just a step away from the proposed industrial projects of NTPC and BGR Energy, they are also close to the proposed Southern India railway station at MARG Swarnabhoomi.
1.Bay View :Starts From 9.99 Lakh*

Infrastructure company MARG Ltd has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Western Australia based Central Institute of Technology to offer vocational courses. As per the agreement, MARG has earmarked one lakh square feet at their prestigious project -- MARG Swarnabhoomi coming up on East Coast Road, near Chennai, the chennai headquartered company said in a statement.

Initially, Central Institute of Technology and MARG would offer vocational courses in the area of music business, architectural technology and building, civil, structural engineering and drafting. In the second phase, vocational courses in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and drafting, mining and interactive multimedia would be added, it said. "The MoU with Central Institute of Technology (CIT) is a proud moment for us. The education city within MARG Swarnabhoomi will soon house leading International education brands from Australia, Singapore, UK, Middle East, US and Malaysia.", MARG Group CMD GRK Reddy said. The partnership with CIT is aimed at addressing the growing demand for quality vocational education in India, he added. CIT and MARG would jointly conduct workshops and seminars on international vocational education developments. They would be held either in India or in Western Australia to facilitate mutual understanding between the institutions, the statement added.

Limkokwing University to offer innovative programmes at MARG Swarnabhoomi

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MARG Limited, one among India’s leading Infrastructure companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysian based Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. The MoU was signed at MARG premises between AP Ganessh Ram, CEO – MARG Swarnabhoomi and Education Services and Dato Prof. Gail Phung, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide in the presence of GRK Reddy, CMD, MARG Group.

Through this partnership, MARG Group and Limkokwing University will introduce industry-driven programmes on Games, Animation, Creative Multimedia, Advertising, Fashion & Hair Design, Interior Design, Product Design and Tourism Management etc. The courses are designed specifically to boost the students’ chances of securing high income careers when they graduate as digital professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge required in the 21st century. Limkokwing University focuses on creativity and innovation to equip students with leadership and entrepreneurial skills to develop new businesses. Today, thousands of Limkokwing graduates are playing active roles in many important aspects of nation-building in their home countries.

Commenting on the partnership GRK Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, MARG Group said “We are excited about our strategic partnership with the prestigious Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. This tie–up will see students gaining exposure on an international scale. Our association with the Limkokwing University aims at creating a curriculum that encourages students to access their innate creativity and latent talent. After all, creativity and innovation are paramount to success and at MARG Swarnabhoomi we have always followed this philosophy.”

MARG Swarnabhoomi’s partnership with Limkokwing University aims at helping students hone their talents and enter the industry as confident professionals backed by a strong and innovative learning process. Limkokwing University’s collaborations with diverse educational institutes from across the globe will facilitate MARG Swarnabhoomi’s giant strides towards becoming a flourishing intellectual centre. The partnership will also see the growing presence of Limkokwing University’s in India, through various campus development initiatives. MARG will earmark necessary infrastructure of 1,00, 000 lakh sq ft for the delivery of courses. The association will offer Diploma, bachelor, master and doctorial programs that holds the same value and recognition as those offered by other campuses of Limkokwing.

While signing the MoU, Dato Prof. Gail Phung, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Limkokwing University Creative Technology Worldwide, said “We are excited to partner with MARG Group which marks our entry into India, the second fastest growing economy in the world. Indians worldwide are known for their intellectual abilities & sound skill sets and we are glad to contribute our knowledge towards development of the younger generation in India. We would like to thank MARG Group for providing us with this opportunity to expand in India and we will bring our global experience to the best use here.”

MARG has always strived to innovate in all it endeavors from infrastructure to education. With MARG Swarnabhoomi, the company seeks to create an education cluster that meets present and future industry demand to cope with the global economy. These initiatives under the trust titled ‘Swarnabhoomi Academy of Institutions (SAI)’ will provide a platform for world class education with International faculty, shaping young minds and creating knowledge based societies. SAI includes the Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (SAM), MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS) and MARG Navajyothi Vidyalaya (affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education).

Speaking on the occasion, AP Ganessh Ram, CEO – MARG Swarnabhoomi and Education Services said, “This historic association with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a step towards building an intellectual community that will create tomorrow’s leaders. The industry driven courses to be offered through this partnership are carefully selected after much deliberation to provide necessary skill sets to the students and to match the growing demands of the 21st century. We can proudly say that the innovative and in-demand courses like graduation in Games, Animation, Creative Multimedia, Advertising, Fashion & Hair Design, Interior Design, Product Design and Tourism Management, etc are not offered under one roof elsewhere in the country. This partnership is in line with our aim to be a truly global platform for innovative education under Swarnabhoomi Academy of Institutions (SAI).”

Education is the fundamental building block of MARG Swarnabhoomi’s ecosystem. For this purpose, infrastructure and association are being created to cater right from elementary to higher education. And the educational institutes collaborating from India and abroad will transform MARG Swarnabhoomi as the intellectual capital with thriving high-quality human resource.

MARG have recently joined hands with Central Institute of Technology, Australia to offer various vocational courses in India by setting up a centre at MARG Swarnabhoomi.

Innovative Programmes for 21st Century Careers:Diploma In Fashion Design
Diploma in Animation & Multimedia Design
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design
Professional Certificate in Graphic Design
Professional Certificate in Photography
Professional Certificate in Games Art
Professional Certificate in Brand Management
Professional Certificate in Event Management
Professional Certificate in Tourism Management
Professional Certificate in Hair Design

Fifty-six second year B. Arch students of MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi have come out with an exhibition in the city to showcase their art designs and innovative patterns. The exhibition, inaugurated at Lalit Kala Academi in the city on Tuesday, will be held till Sunday.

“We wanted to show the world what we do at Swarnabhoomi,” said C. Jeyashri, a second year student. She said the institute provides them an opportunity to look beyond the syllabus and try out newer things.

“If the class is about pottery and wood carving, we are given clay, wood and chisel to carve. If it is about villa designing, then they take us to the site and make us feel the place and show what is done there,” she added.

Goethe-Institut Chennai director Karl Pechatscheck, who inaugurated the exhibition, exhorted the budding architecture students to create a better life for the mankind and help all people to live in peace.